Jurong (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Jurong (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 28.857 N,129 26.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.480950
  • Longitude: 129.435167
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JURONG (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag SG
Length 96.5 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 2956
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1991
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/02 9.5.91 HH557/350/02 9.5.91 AGROUND IN 352748N, 1292600E APPROX. QUOTATIONS BEING SOUGHT FROM SALVAGE COMPANIES. (LL, 19, 26.4.91). NCA YET, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH557/350/02 21.5.91 HH557/350/02 21.5.91 STILL AGROUND. (LL, 11.5.91) HH557/350/02 4.6.91 HH557/350/02 4.6.91 SALVAGE OPS EXPECTED TO COMMENCE SOON. (LL, 30.5.91) HH557/350/02 21.5.91 HH557/350/02 21.5.91 STILL AGROUND. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 25.6.91) HH557/350/02 8.10.91 HH557/350/02 8.10.91 SALVAGE OPS CURTAILED DUE TO COSTS DISPUTE. CONDITION OF VESSEL WORSE FOLLOWING TYPHOON
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 0003

Circumstances of loss

EX- SEIHO MARU NO.7 [1987], BUILT IN 1978 BY HIGAKI ZOSEN K.K, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAMTA RUBY TRADING PTE. LTD. DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING STORMY WEATHER, WHILE LYING AT QUARANTINE STATION OFF ULSAN, AND WENT AGROUND. LISTED TO STARBOARD WHEN HER ENGINE ROOM AND HOLDS FLOODED. BROKE IN TWO AMIDSHIPS DURING JULY TYPHOON. SOLD FOR SCRAP 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (MSD)

General Comments

CAITLIN

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FAQ

Where is the JURONG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JURONG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 28.857 N,129 26.11 E.

When did the JURONG (PROBABLY) sink?

The JURONG (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 17, 1991.

When was the wreck of the JURONG (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JURONG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the JURONG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JURONG (PROBABLY) belonged to SG.

What cargo was the JURONG (PROBABLY) carrying?

The JURONG (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JURONG (PROBABLY)?

The JURONG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2956 tons.

What type of wreck is the JURONG (PROBABLY)?

The JURONG (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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